Report of the Case of the Steamship Meteor: Libelled for Alleged Violation of the Neutrality Act ...Little, Brown,, 1869 |
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... CLAIM . TRIAL UPON THE MERITS 228 71 77 OPENING STATEMENT OF MR . WEBSTER . 78 TESTIMONY 105 • SUMMARY OF FURTHER PROCEEDINGS 225 OPINION OF JUDGE BETTS 229 APPENDIX . EXHIBITS RECORD 1 : 1018 287 303 Vol . I. Page 49 . " 50 . 52 11716.
... CLAIM . TRIAL UPON THE MERITS 228 71 77 OPENING STATEMENT OF MR . WEBSTER . 78 TESTIMONY 105 • SUMMARY OF FURTHER PROCEEDINGS 225 OPINION OF JUDGE BETTS 229 APPENDIX . EXHIBITS RECORD 1 : 1018 287 303 Vol . I. Page 49 . " 50 . 52 11716.
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... opinion that this intention was perfectly lawful , the prosecution fell back upon the other fraction of the evidence , which , unlike the first , had been gravely and thoroughly established by a competent witness . This being all which ...
... opinion that this intention was perfectly lawful , the prosecution fell back upon the other fraction of the evidence , which , unlike the first , had been gravely and thoroughly established by a competent witness . This being all which ...
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... opinion , an exercise of the jurisdiction of this Court unwarranted under the circumstances . It would be a mere evasion of the neutrality laws of the government , and I think a breach of good faith which ought not to be tolerated or ...
... opinion , an exercise of the jurisdiction of this Court unwarranted under the circumstances . It would be a mere evasion of the neutrality laws of the government , and I think a breach of good faith which ought not to be tolerated or ...
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... opinion , therefore , if this vessel were bonded under the circumstances , it would be an encouragement to future violations of the Neutrality Act of the United States . I do not think the good faith of our government , the true meaning ...
... opinion , therefore , if this vessel were bonded under the circumstances , it would be an encouragement to future violations of the Neutrality Act of the United States . I do not think the good faith of our government , the true meaning ...
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... opinion that that statute is by its express terms limited in its operation to cases in admiralty in which the libellant seeks to recover a money demand , and has no application to 3 THE CASE OF THE STEAMSHIP METEOR . 25 V.
... opinion that that statute is by its express terms limited in its operation to cases in admiralty in which the libellant seeks to recover a money demand , and has no application to 3 THE CASE OF THE STEAMSHIP METEOR . 25 V.
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Página 2 - ... fitted out and armed, or shall knowingly be concerned in the furnishing, fitting out or arming of any ship or vessel with intent that such ship or vessel shall be employed in the service of any foreign prince or state, or of any colony, district, or people...
Página 29 - That if any person shall, within the territory or jurisdiction of the United States, enlist or enter himself, or hire or retain another person to enlist or enter himself, or to go beyond the limits or jurisdiction of the United States with intent to be enlisted or entered...
Página 279 - ... colony, district, or people, to cruise or commit hostilities against the subjects, citizens, or property of any foreign prince or state, or any colony, district, or people, with whom the United States are at peace...
Página 337 - ... for the payment of which, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, and each of us, our and each of our heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Página 2 - ... more than three years ; and every such ship or vessel, with her tackle, apparel, and furniture, together with all materials, arms, ammunition and stores, which may have been procured for the building and equipment thereof, shall be forfeited, one half to the use of the informer, and the other half to the use of the United States.
Página 2 - That if any person shall, within the limits of the United States, fit out and arm, or attempt to fit out and arm, or procure to be fitted out and armed, or shall knowingly be concerned in the furnishing, fitting out, or arming of any ship or vessel...
Página 29 - State, colony, district, or people, as a soldier, or as a marine or seaman, on board of any vessel of war, letter of marque, or privateer, every person, so offending, shall be deemed guilty of a high misdemeanor, and shall be fined no: exceeding one thousand dollars, and be imprisoned not exceeding three years...
Página 56 - ... be forfeited; and it shall be lawful for any officer of His Majesty's customs or excise, or any officer of His Majesty's navy who is by law empowered to make seizures for any forfeiture incurred under any of the laws of customs or excise, or the laws of trade and navigation...
Página 38 - But there is nothing in our laws, or in the law of nations, that forbids our citizens from sending armed vessels, as well as munitions of war, to foreign ports for sale. It is a commercial adventure which no nation is bound to prohibit, and which only exposes the persons engaged in it to the penalty of confiscation.
Página 243 - ... or property of any foreign prince or state, or of any colony, district or people, with whom the United States are at peace, or shall issue or deliver a commission within the territory or jurisdiction of the United States...